The largest confirmed meteor impact crater on Earth is the Vredefort Crater in South Africa. It is estimated to be about 300 kilometers (186 miles) in diameter and is more than 2 billion years old. This crater was formed by a meteorite impact during the early stages of Earth's history.
The Vredefort Crater is one of the oldest and largest impact craters on Earth. It was formed when a massive meteorite, estimated to have been about 10-15 kilometers in diameter, struck the Earth's surface around 2 billion years ago.
The impact was so powerful that it caused the Earth's crust to rebound and form a central uplift, which has since eroded away, leaving a ring-shaped structure. The crater's original size is estimated to have been around 300 kilometers in diameter, making it the largest known impact crater on our planet.
Over time, erosion and geological processes have altered the crater's appearance, but it is still recognizable as a significant geological feature. In recognition of its importance, the Vredefort Crater was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Today, it serves as a valuable site for scientific research into impact cratering processes and the early history of our planet.
